Overview

FiiO's Wind is a wired on-ear headphone built around a 40mm dynamic driver with a Japanese polymer diaphragm, a custom magnet, and a CCAW voice coil, wrapped in a lightweight, retro-styled shell that weighs about 50g. Its semi-open design aims for a more natural, breathable sound than a fully sealed on-ear headphone, while still offering enough isolation for everyday listening. A retractable stainless steel headband and swiveling earcups adjust to fit different head sizes, and two pairs of replaceable ear cushions are included, each tuned differently: the black pair leans into punchier bass, while the orange pair gives a more relaxed, balanced sound. It's built for anyone who wants an affordable, comfortable wired headphone with some built-in flexibility over how it sounds.

Simcoe Audio Video Insight

The semi-open design on the Wind is a middle ground — it won't isolate as well as a closed-back headphone like the JT1, but it won't sound as boxy or leak as much as a fully open pair either, which is exactly why it works well for casual everyday listening rather than a shared quiet office. The real tuning tool here isn't an app or an EQ, it's the two included ear cushions: swapping between the black and orange pairs is the entire mechanism for changing the sound, so it's worth keeping both on hand rather than leaving one in a drawer. At roughly 50g, it's also one of the lighter headphones in FiiO's wired lineup, which matters more than most specs if you plan to wear it for hours at a time.

Best for the FiiO Wind: Keep both ear cushion pairs on hand and swap between them by genre — black for bass-forward listening, orange for a more balanced, relaxed presentation.

More Details

Why It Wins

• 40mm dynamic driver: a Japanese polymer diaphragm and CCAW voice coil in a semi-open design.
• Two tuned ear cushion pairs included: black for more bass, orange for a more relaxed, balanced sound, both swappable without tools.
• Lightweight retro-styled shell: about 50g, built for comfortable long-term wear.

What Makes It Different

Most headphones at this price come with a single fixed sound signature. The Wind gives you two, just by swapping which ear cushions are installed, all in a lightweight shell that's easy to wear for long stretches without the bulk of an over-ear design.

Technical Highlights

• Semi-open acoustic design: balances breathability and isolation differently than a closed or fully open headphone.
• Retractable stainless steel headband: adjusts to fit a range of head sizes.
• Swiveling earcups with in-line control support: for a snugger fit and convenient playback control from compatible cables.

Buyers Guide

Who This Is For

• The Everyday Commuter: anyone who wants a lightweight (~50g) on-ear headphone that's comfortable for long wear without over-ear bulk.
• The Two-Sound Listener: anyone who wants to switch between a bassier and a more balanced sound depending on mood or genre, without an app or EQ.
• The Budget-Conscious Buyer: anyone who wants a simple, affordable wired on-ear headphone rather than a pricier over-ear or wireless model.

Ideal Use Case

• Daily commuting or travel: where light weight matters more than a bulkier over-ear design.
• Casual desk or couch listening: straight from a phone or laptop.
• Switching cushions by genre: bass-forward tracks with the black pair, more balanced material with the orange pair.

What To Pair It With

• Any phone or laptop with a 3.5mm jack: no dongle or amp needed.
• FiiO KA11 dongle DAC: for phones without a headphone jack.
• The Wind Pro: worth considering later if you want the same shape with a metal build and braided cable.

Alternative Options

The Wind Pro is the natural step up, keeping the same comfortable shape but moving to an all-metal faceplate and braided cable. The JT1 is worth considering for anyone who wants a closed-back over-ear design with a built-in microphone instead, and the EH11 is an option for anyone who'd rather go wireless with LDAC support.